Apple iPhone 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy S24 FE delivers exceptional value at $649.99, undercutting the iPhone 11 Pro by $349 while offering superior specs across nearly every category. Its 6.7-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED display, 50MP main camera with OIS, 4700mAh battery with 25W charging, and 5G connectivity substantially outperform the aging 2019 flagship. The iPhone 11 Pro's compact 5.8-inch 60Hz OLED screen and 4GB RAM feel dated, though its A13 Bionic processor and premium build quality remain competitive. Performance-wise, the Exynos 2400e matches most real-world tasks adequately despite trailing Apple's chip. Camera quality slightly favors Samsung's larger 50MP sensor, while iPhone's computational photography remains excellent. Battery life heavily favors Samsung due to its significantly larger capacity and faster charging. One UI offers customization that iOS cannot match. Unless you're invested in Apple's ecosystem or require iPhone exclusives, Samsung's Galaxy S24 FE is the clear winner, offering flagship features at mid-range pricing.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 11 Pro if…
- →Triple camera system with Night mode
- →Compact 5.8-inch OLED with great color accuracy
- →18W fast charger included in the box
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if…
- →Galaxy AI features at a lower price point
- →Larger 6.7-inch AMOLED display
- →Seven years of software updates
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 11 Pro
Pros
- Triple camera system with Night mode
- Compact 5.8-inch OLED with great color accuracy
- 18W fast charger included in the box
- A13 Bionic was the fastest mobile chip in 2019
- Premium matte glass finish
Cons
- No 5G support
- 60Hz display refresh rate
- Smaller battery than Pro Max
- Wide notch design
- Starting at $999 for 64 GB was steep
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
Pros
- Galaxy AI features at a lower price point
- Larger 6.7-inch AMOLED display
- Seven years of software updates
- Includes 3x telephoto camera
- IP68 rated
Cons
- Heavier than the standard S24 lineup
- Exynos 2400e is detuned versus the S24
- Only 25W charging
- Plastic-feeling build at this price
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 13 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188 g | 213 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame, textured matte glass | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 144 x 71.4 x 8.1 mm | 162.0 x 77.3 x 8.0 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 10 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom | 8 MP 3x optical |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3046 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.8 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2436 x 1125 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Deca-core (1x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Xclipse 940 |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | Exynos 2400e |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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